Nikon PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro vs Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro and Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM .

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Product
Nikon PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM
Name Nikon PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM
Also known as Nikon Nikkor PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM
Release Year 1999 1997
Release Date
MSRP N/A 1399 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM
Lens Type Telephoto
Tilt Shift
Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM
Mount Nikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM
Autofocus (AF) Note. See below for further informationNo
Manual focus only
Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor N/ANo Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 39 cm 150 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM
Construction 6 elements  /  5 groups 15 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM
Focal Length 85 mm 300 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 83 mm 90 mm
Length 109 mm 221 mm
Weight 770 gr 1190 gr
Other
Nikon PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included (Pull Out/Extendable)
Lens Hood SKU HB-22 N/A
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A